2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 342 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Viper | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
